Nominate a Farmer You Know for 2008 Steward of the Land Award

Winning farmer to receive $10,000 award; Steward of the Land nominations due soon!

It’s time to send in your nomination for the 2008 Steward of the Land Award; the winning farmer will receive $10,000.

You know these farmers.

They’re like Sandy and Rossie Fisher, who received the 2007 Stewards of the Land award for their lifelong commitment to farmland protection and environmental stewardship.

The Fisher’s operate Brookview Farm in Manakin-Sabot, Va., where they raise and sell grass-fed beef and organic eggs. Their farm’s composting operation turns municipal yard waste into organic compost for use on their farm and for other customers.

Now — it’s your turn to nominate a farmer you know. Nominations are due soon!

Established in 1997, American Farmland Trust’s Steward of the Land Award recognizes the American farmer or farm family who best demonstrates leadership in protecting farmland and caring for the environment. The award also honors the memory of Peggy McGrath Rockefeller, an avid farmer and conservationist who helped found AFT. AFT, a national nonprofit organization and advocate for farm and ranch land conservation, sponsors the program.